Following much speculation, Samsung has today announced the Galaxy Alpha, a an ultra-thin smartphone with a metal frame.

The latest addition to Samsung?s Galaxy smartphone line, the Galaxy Alpha features a compact body with a metal frame, curved corners and a tactile soft back cover. At less than 7 mm thick, the Galaxy Alpha is also one of the slimmest Galaxy devices ever.

The device is equipped with a 4.7-inch 720p Super AMOLED display as well as an advanced camera and real time HDR. The Galaxy Alpha also includes popular features such as Ultra-Power Saving Mode, S Health, Finger Print Scanner, Private Mode and connectivity with the latest Samsung Gear Fit, Gear Live and Gear 2 wearables.